- 15 years old and above
- 2 hours
This course is aimed at the complete beginner and allows you to try paddling in calm water at a calm pace together with an experienced kayak instructor, who teaches basic paddling techniques.
Quick Details
GREEN EPP Examination in sea kayaking can be taken for your own personal kayak development or it may be a requirement to rent a kayak or join a kayak club. The green paddle pass is the third level in EPP to be developed as a paddler. Regardless of your motivation, we offer an excellent location and all the equipment that will help you.
Our kayak dock is located right in the heart of the city, on Kungsholmen, just a couple of hundred meters from T Centralen, in the Karlberg Canal just below Barnhus Bridge. Here we can teach you kayaking in an excellent accessible and central location! Our kayak equipment is new and in top condition and our kayak instructors are qualified and experienced.
If you are unsure of your knowledge, we recommend booking one of our GREEN courses before the examination, click here for more information.
More information about the different levels in EPP can be found here.
The purpose of this examination is to build trust and encourage further learning and development and joy in kayaking.
Completion of the Examination
We set out on a short trip of about 5-6km from our dock where the examiner asks you to complete particular exercises. Once you have completed the paddle the examiner will give you feedback on your technique and hints and tips of things to work on.
Technique
Progression – to try
Security
In addition to a touch of the first and yellow level, in terms of personal protective equipment and water habits, level 2 green includes different types of rescue.
Environment and Behaviour
Regarding the environment and behaviour, the same principles apply as in the previous yellow level. The three basic messages are:
Internship
For level 2 green, it is appropriate with at least three weeks of internship linked to the examination, either by participating in a course or paddling on your own.